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Canadian Wildfires Force 17,000 to Evacuate as Smoke Spreads to U.S.

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Canada wildfires evacuation

Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Unprecedented Fires

In May 2025, Manitoba faced a severe wildfire crisis, leading to the evacuation of 17,000 residents. Over 100 wildfires, burning more than 491,000 acres, prompted a 30-day state of emergency. Dry conditions and lack of rain exacerbated the situation. Smoke from the fires drifted south, impacting air quality in U.S. states like Minnesota and Illinois. Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged federal assistance, while military support facilitated evacuations. Experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such wildfires to climate change.

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